As health seekers, we obsess over the micro-changes in our food and fitness routines. Micro changes are fun and interesting, but it's much wiser to first address the big elephants in the room. One of those big beasts is sugar in all its various forms. It causes weight gain, metabolic imbalance, premature aging, and contributes to just about every illness imaginable. The good news is you can monitor, reduce, and manage your blood sugar very effectively at home once you know how. On this week's show with Dr. Ritamarie, you'll learn the in's and out's of how to balance your blood sugar. ------------ Listen & Learn: How sugar impacts your hormonal balance and lead to weight gain Why sugar in small quantities is essential but in high doses is toxic Why sugar is everywhere and unless you've avoiding it, you're probably over-eating it   Why belly fat is the worst type of fat Why dietary fat and body fat are not the same thing How chromium, magnesium and DHA can help with sugar metabolism ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo is a bestselling author, speaker, and internationally-recognized nutrition and women’s health authority. She combines the ancient healing wisdom of whole fresh foods and herbs with modern scientific research to help people reclaim their health. Nutritional Tip of the Week: Fasting With Coffee Links & References from the Show: Dr. Ritamarie's Site Blood Glucose Monitor (Amazon) Got Questions? Send me a voicemail here: Ask Lucas a Question Or write to us: podcast@yogabody.com  Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes Thanks to our sponsor: Hurts So Good! Yoga Massage Balls -- Hurts So Good Massage Balls allow you to release tension, break up sliding surface dysfunctions, and improve circulation in and around your muscles and tendons, ligaments, and fascia. Hurts So Good Massage Balls are designed to empower yoga students, office workers, and athletes at all levels to do profound deep tissue work on their own as needed, as often as every day. These balls are named, Hurts So Good for a reason. Most people immediately find them intense in a wonderful, tension-relieving way. Learn More